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This Grandad is All-Action at Aged 92: ‘I do martial arts daily’ (Watch)

A wise man once said that aging is the gradual acceleration of comfort-seeking, and Englishman Lew Burja, who's 92 and still practices kung fu...

Watch What Happens When Martial Arts Classmates Rally Behind Tearful Boy Who Failed to Break Wooden Board

In this sweet new viral video, a little boy is discouraged by how he can't seem to kick through a wooden board – until his classmates rally behind him.

“Kung Fu Grandma” Practices Martial Arts for 9 Decades (WATCH)

Known in her village as the “Kung Fu Grandma”, this 94-year-old is a perfect example of how to live life to its fullest.

Afghan Girls Fight Prejudice by Practicing Martial Arts (WATCH)

These tough young teens are learning about self-esteem (as well as self-defense) through the elegant art of Wushu.

Most Advanced Artificial Heart Approved For Sale in Europe, Raising Hopes for Those Awaiting Transplants

A French firm that has long been testing and refining an artificial heart is ready to begin sale of the device in the second...

Un Experto de Karate de 15 Años les Enseña este arte a Adultos Mayores con Resultados que son Oro Puro

Wall, el Experto Karateka de 15 Años Enseña este arte a Adultos Mayores con Sorprendente eResultados que valen Oro.

These Nuns Are Empowered With Kung Fu to Break Bricks – And Fight Human Suffering (WATCH)

Buddhist nuns spend three hours every day practicing the martial art of kung fu—and you wouldn't want to face them down in a fight.

Good News in History, April 13

Today is Vaisakhi, the second most important day of the year on the Punjabi calendar, on which Sikhs from around the world celebrate a...

Good News in History, March 27

76 years ago today, a mere 11 days after being released from prison, jazz singer Billie Holiday played in front of a sold-out crowd...

Former UFC Heavyweight Champ Mark Coleman Saves Parents from House Fire, Fans Raise $121k for Hospital Bills

While visiting his childhood home, former UFC Heavyweight Champion and Hall of Famer Mark Coleman was woken up by his beloved dog Hammer at...

Britain’s Oldest Soccer Senior at 90-years-old Is Still the ‘Ninja’ of Goals–Playing 3x a Week

Britain's oldest striker is still banging in the goals for his local soccer team three times a week—at the grand old age of 90. Sprightly...

At 96 He May Be Britain’s Oldest Worker–And He Has No Plans to Retire: ‘You can’t sit back…Keep going’

Britain's oldest worker says he still has no plans to retire at the grand age of 96, after a career spanning eight decades. Bill Parton...

Slow Moving Tai Chi is ‘More Effective Than Aerobic Exercise’ For Reducing High Blood Pressure

A new study found the ancient Chinese martial art of Tai Chi was more effective in reducing high blood pressure than other forms of...

Good News in History, December 9

140 years ago today, Joseph Pilates, the German-American physical trainer who leant his last name to one of the most popular forms of exercise...

Tai Chi Can Curb Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms for Years and Lower Needed Drug Doses–Study

Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese martial art involving sequences of slow controlled movements meant to cultivate one of the three kinds of vital energy,...

Good News in History, October 18

893 years ago today, Zhu Xi, a revolutionary Confucian scholar of the Song Dynasty, was born. His shifting of the emphasis from the I Ching to...

Good News in History, August 18

60 years ago today, James Meredith became the first black person to graduate from the University of Mississippi, 2 years after his famous challenge...

Good News in History, August 11

930 years ago today, the foundation stone of the Durham Cathedral was laid by Bishop William of St. Calais. Within the first generation of...

Good News in History, June 30

112 years ago the Indian, writer, poet, and traveloguer Vaidyanath Mishra, better known by his pen name of Nagarjun, was born in the state...

90-Year-old Earns Judo Belt Level Reached By Only 6 People in the Nation

A 90-year-old master who's still limber enough to get on the mat every once in a while has just been awarded his ninth degree,...